Hancock first Olympic champion to repeat in men’s skeet
In double record-setting fashion, Sgt. Vincent Hancock became the first shotgun shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's skeet.
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Two-time Army Olympian teaches race walking on Today Show
Army Olympian Staff Sgt. John Nunn will teach Americans how to race walk, July 30, on NBC's Today Show.
Fort Carson assists service members, families displaced by Waldo Canyon wildfire
Fort Carson opened its doors, June 26, to displaced service members and families forced to evacuate their homes due to the danger posed by the Waldo Canyon wildfire.
Smartphone app coming for Arlington National Cemetery
A new smartphone app, due out this fall, will be able to provide a virtual tour of Arlington National Cemetery, list events there and help visitors locate gravesites.
Sizing up today’s Soldier
Work being done at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center is expected to improve the design and fit of Soldiers' clothing and individual equipment. The data will also help shape future combat vehicles, aircraft and weapon systems.
Dagger Brigade to ‘align’ with AFRICOM in 2013
As part of an effort to regionally align Army forces with specific unified combatant commands, a brigade will begin serving as the go-to force for U.S. Africa Command.
Soldiers, civilians ‘run home’ to support PTSD, TBI treatment
About a dozen active duty Soldiers and civilians from Natick Soldier Systems Center joined nearly 2,000 runners and walkers to raise awareness about PTSD and TBI.
President presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero’s widow
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 16, 2012) — More than 42 years after performing selfless, heroic actions in Cambodia, which resulted in his death, Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was recognized at a White House ceremony when his widow accepted the Medal of Honor on his behalf. Among those attending the May 16 [...]
Army surgeon on track to head off cancer before it starts
An Army doctor has helped develop a vaccine that he believes will prevent cancer, or at least its recurrence.
Body armor components get taken to the cleaners
Natick Soldier Systems Center studies the best way to commercially clean rather than replace soiled IOTV garments, saving the Army more than $62 million.